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Election Commission
IIIDEM organizes 5 – day Capacity Development programme for Media Officials from Bhutan
On a special request from Election Commission of Bhutan, India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management  is organizing a 5 -day Capacity Development programme for Media Officials from Bhutan from July 9-13, 2018 at New Delhi. The participants include media journalists and media officials from Election Management Body of Bhutan. The program is aimed to hold interactive discussionson media in elections.
Participants from Bhutan at the Programme
Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner of India Shri O. P. Rawat inaugurated the programme. He said the role of media is very important in elections as the world is networked to such an extent that events at any place in the world can affect the events at another place. He wished that the programme shall have interactive discussions and sessions.
Deputy Election Commissioner Mr. Sudeep Jain welcomed the participants and informed that a course on media in elections is the first such course being organized by IIIDEM.
Director General Mr. Dhirendra Ojha, said that the program will cover all relevant topics and hoped for fruitful discussions.
Electoral Expert at IIIDEM Dr. Noor Mohammad briefed the participants on the schedule of the 5-day Programme. The key topics of the programme include EMB and Media Relationship, Voter Education and Media Legal/ Institutional Framework, Paid News and Media Regulations, Code of Conduct for Media and issues related to Social Media, Media related Tools and Techniques among others.
Mr. Vivek Khare, Director , ECI, gave a vote of thanks to the participants from Bhutan, the Commission, and senior officials of ECI and the IIIDEM staff. He looked forward to a fruitful interaction for a greater learning experience.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India's Active Caseload drops to 4.28 Lakh after 132 days
Daily New Cases at around 30K for the past three days
India’s total Active Caseload had significantly dropped to 4.28 lakh  today. This is the lowest after 132 days. The total active cases were 4,26,167 on 23rd July, 2020.
There has been a sustained decrease in the number of active cases. India’s present active caseload consists of just 4.51% of India’s Total Positive Cases.
The daily new cases added to the country’s COVID numbers have been around 30K since the past three days. The number of daily new cases in the last 24 hours is 36,604. 43,062 cases recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours. The number of daily recovered cases has surpassed the daily new cases since the past five days.
The difference in New Recoveries outnumbering New Cases has also improved the Recovery Rate to 94.03% today.
The total recovered cases stand at 89,32,647. The gap between Recovered Cases and Active Cases, that is steadily increasing, has crossed 85L today and presently stands at 85,04,003.
78.35% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 6,290 newly recovered cases. 6,151 people recovered in Kerala followed by 5,036 in Delhi.
77.25% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs.
Kerala reported the highest daily new cases at 5,375. It is followed by Maharashtra with 4,930 new cases.
501 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Ten States/UTs account for 79.84% of new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties . Delhi and West Bengal follow with 86 and 52 daily deaths, respectively.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to grace Armed Forces Flag Day CSR Conclave being organised by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare in New Delhi tomorrow
The fourth edition of the Armed Forces Flag Day Corporate Social Responsibility  Conclave is being organised by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence  in New Delhi tomorrow. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will be the Chief Guest at the event. The event aims at highlighting the measures by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare towards rehabilitation, resettlement and welfare of the veterans, widows and their dependents and mobilising the CSR support towards these efforts.
On the occasion, a new website for the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund  will be launched by the Raksha Mantri. The new website is an interactive and user-friendly portal developed to promote online contribution to AFFDF. Shri Rajnath Singh will also release the anthem for this year’s promotional campaign for the Armed Forces Flag Day and felicitate the prominent CSR contributors to the Fund. Corporate contributions to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund are eligible for fulfilling the CSR obligation under section 135 of Companies Act, 2013.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and other senior officials of MoD will also be in attendance. Members from the CSR fraternity, veterans and the defence services will attend the conclave.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
India is establishing a new model of affirmative action, says Shri Dharmendra Pradhan at National Vendor Development Program for SC/ST Entrepreneurs
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today flagged off 3121st Bulk LPG Tanker Truck and participated in the Special National Vendor Development Program on Petroleum & Steel sectors for SC/ST Entrepreneurs, organised by Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry .
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said the Government has gone beyond providing scholarships and reservations for SC/STs, and is empowering them to become entrepreneurs. “Inspired by the vision of Babasaheb, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has worked with the spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Vikas to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of SC/ST community, disadvantaged sections of the society and minorities. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has envisioned that the SC/ST community should become the owners of businesses and be job creators instead of just being job seekers. Under his leadership, India is establishing a new model of affirmative action for the world.”, he said.
Speaking about Government’s various efforts towards welfare of SC/ST communities, Shri Pradhan said “Government has come up with Rs.100 lakh crore worth of National Infrastructure Pipeline. We made a plan to open 75,000 petrol pumps, out of which 20,000 have been reserved for the SC/ST brothers and sisters. Out of this, more than 17 thousand LOIs have already been given to them, and work has begun for putting up 3600 Retail Outlets. Out of over 8cr Ujjwala connections, over 3cr. connections have been handed over to the SC/ST families”. The Minister further said that various Ministries have ensured handholding of SC/ST entrepreneurs to make Stand Up India, a success. He said that government has simplified procedures, established policies, worked with all stakeholders to support the entrepreneurial spirit of SC/ST brothers and sisters and to ensure new entrepreneurs are not at a disadvantage. He said that the Government has ensured that PSUs procure at least 25% of their requirements from the MSMEs and banks have been targets to lend to start-ups, giving impetus to entrepreneurial spirit among the disadvantaged sections of the society.
The Minister also presented token of appreciation to Bank of Baroda, Oriental Insurance Company, Askok Leyland, Tata Motors, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd., Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. among others, for their contributions.
DICCI is apex body of SC/ST Entrepreneurs in the country with 29 state and 7 international chapters. DICCI organizes NVDP and industrial exhibitions and trade fair to showcase products manufactured by SC/ST businessmen, to leverage market access support & networking. The Special NVDP was attended by around 700 SC-ST medium and small enterprises from across the country.
Ministry of Power
Shri RK Singh meets Sikkim Chief Minister; assures him all possible support for the development of power sector in Sikkim
Shri Prem Singh Tamang, the Chief Minister of Sikkim called on Shri RK Singh, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy  and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in Delhi today. Shri Tamang congratulated Shri Singh on being appointed as the Minister for the second term. He sought support and cooperation from the new Government for the development of Sikkim.
Shri RK Singh assured all possible support for the development of power and renewable energy sector in the State. He also requested support of the Sikkim Government for various hydro projects under implementation by various central public sector undertakings.
Prime Minister's Office
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur writes on preparing India for sporting future
PMO has shared an article by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur. The article talks of preparing India for a sporting future.
The PMO tweeted:
"Union Minister Shri @ianuragthakur writes on preparing India for a sporting future."
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre urges consumers to buy only Hallmarked Jewellery this Dhanteras and Diwali
BIS says check six digit alphanumeric code before buying jewellery
Insist on bill for jewellery purchased
On the occasion of Dhanteras and upcoming festival of Diwali, Bureau of Indian Standards , Department of Consumer Affairs under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution requested consumers to ensure that they buy hallmarked jewellery.
It is believed that buying gold on such occasions brings prosperity and happiness to the family and is considered very auspicious. Under this light, it is important to have knowledge of how to ensure the purity of the gold being bought and getting the best value for money. Let’s see few points to keep in mind while buying.
With effect from 23 June 2021, Hallmarking has been made mandatory in 256 districts of the country for 14, 18 and 22 karats of gold jewellery/ artefacts. These 256 districts are the districts where there is atleast one assaying and hallmarking centre. The list of these 256 districts is available on BIS website www.bis.gov.in.
Hallmarked jewellery can be sold only by BIS registered jewellers. The details of BIS registered jeweller in your district can be obtained from BIS site
https://www.manakonline.in/MANAK/ApplicationHMLicenceRelatedrpt.
Consumers are requested and sensitized to:
- Buy only hallmarked gold jewellery/silver jewellery artefacts from BIS registered jewellers.
- In case the Hallmark is not clearly visible by naked eye, ask for a magnifying glass from jeweller
- Check for the following marks on hallmarked gold jewellery/artefacts
With the introduction of six digit alphanumeric code wef 1 July 2021, the hallmarked gold jewellery artefacts consists of three marks viz
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BIS Mark
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Purity in carat and fineness for gold 
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Six digit alphanumeric HUID code
AAAAAA
Prior to 1 July 2021 hallmarked gold Jewellery/artefacts consisted of following four marks:
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BIS Mark
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Purity in carat and fineness for gold 
In case of silver only fineness of 990,970,925,900,835,800
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Assay centre’s identification mark / number
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Jewellers identification mark/number
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- Insist on bill for jewellery purchased.
- The bill or invoice of sale of hallmarked jewellery shall indicate separately description of each article, net weight of precious metal, purity in carat and fineness and hallmarking charges.
BIS also tweeted in this regard urging consumers to buy only hallmarked jewellery.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 545
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 199.44 Crore
More than 16 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 199.44 Crore  today. More than 16 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10410112
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2nd Dose
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10077791
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Precaution Dose
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5974738
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18426986
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2nd Dose
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17648697
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Precaution Dose
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11333459
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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37801338
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2nd Dose
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25854852
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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60791717
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2nd Dose
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49948528
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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558795164
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2nd Dose
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505331631
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Precaution Dose
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4486139
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203552055
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2nd Dose
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194430318
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Precaution Dose
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3265371
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127347889
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2nd Dose
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121490837
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Precaution Dose
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27504631
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1017125261
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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924782654
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Precaution Dose
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52564338
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Total
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1994472253
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 14th July, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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77
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2nd Dose
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572
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Precaution Dose
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21215
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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210
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2nd Dose
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1509
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Precaution Dose
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89076
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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96360
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2nd Dose
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209929
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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26713
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2nd Dose
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119375
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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40073
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2nd Dose
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259086
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Precaution Dose
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245754
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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7079
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2nd Dose
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59951
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Precaution Dose
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113061
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6137
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2nd Dose
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38932
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Precaution Dose
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297680
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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176649
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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689354
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Precaution Dose
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766786
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Total
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1632789
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Cabinet approves introduction of National Institutes of Food Technology, Enterpreneurship and Management Bill, 2019 in the Parliament
“Institutions of National Importance” status for NIFTEM, Kundli, Haryana&
IIFPT, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the introduction of National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019.
The objective of the bill is to confer the status of Institutions of National Importance to National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management  at Kundli, Haryana, and the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology  at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
Benefits:
The legislation would provide for functional autonomy to the institutes to design and develop courses, undertake research activities and leverage enhanced status in their academic pursuits, so that they become world class institutes. The institutes would implement the reservation policy of the Government and would also undertake special outreach activities for the benefits of concerned stakeholders. It would enable the institutes to provide world class teaching and research experience by adopting innovative practices.
Department of Space
35 Space startups and industries are in consultation with ISRO for development of satellites, launch vehicles, develop applications, provide space based services: DrJitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Government of India announced reforms for opening up the space sector to private entities by creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center  under the Department of Space. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, he said, IN-SPACe will promote, handhold, regulate and authorize space activity by private sector which will result in enhanced private participation. This will also spur technological development and innovation within the country leading to self-reliance in the field of space technology, a step towards “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
Dr. Jitendra Singh informed that four student satellites were made ready with the support of ISRO. These satellites were successfully flown onboard PSLV-C51 on 28 February 2021. 35 space startups and industries are in consultation with ISRO for support related to various domains of space activity such as development of satellites, launch vehicles, develop applications, provide space based services etc.
The details of the achievements of the Department during the last three years is as follows:
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Financial Year
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2018-2019
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2019-2020
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2020-2021 
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PSLV
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4
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4
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3
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GSLV
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1
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-
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-
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GSLV – MkIII
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1
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1
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-
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Communication satellites
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4
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1
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1
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Earth Observation Satellites
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2
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4
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1
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Space Science Satellites
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-
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1
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-
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Navigation Satellites
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1
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-
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Technology Demonstrator
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1
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Total Missions
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14
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11
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5
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Ministry of Defence
Operation Samudra Setu INS Magar returns to God's Own Country with 202 Repatriates
INS Magar deployed by Indian Navy for next phase of repatriation of Indian citizens from Maldives as part of Operation Samudra Setu under the Vande Bharat Mission entered Kochi PM 12 May 20, alongwith 202Indian nationals which include23 women and three children. The ship had sailed from Maldives late evening on 10 May, and despite the inclement weather and rough seas, the ship's crew has left no stone unturned to ensure the comfort of the Indian nationals brought onboard, mostly from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The repatriation was conducted in accordance with standard operating procedure  prepared by the central government andfactoringall possible contingencies. All precautions for infection control on ships, in conjunction with isolation and quarantine protocols for crew were ensured.On closing Kochi, INS Magar was greeted by three ships from Southern Naval Command, Kochi, undertaking surveillance missions off the coast of Kerala.
The Ship was received at the Samudrika Cruise Terminal, by the officials from State Government, District Administration and Port Trust who had streamlined the elaborate process of all mandatory health and immigration procedures and made extensive arrangements for speedy disembarkation,health screening, immigration and transportation for the evacuated Indian nationals.
INS Magar commanded by Commander VarunPanikar, a native of Changanacherry, Kerala, is a Landing Ship Tank. She is the lead ship of her class and has an illustrious history in rendering Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief  She was indigenously built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers  Ltd, Kolkata. The amphibious ship has undergone modification for training role. The ship had undertaken appropriate logistic, medical and administrative preparations at her base port Kochi prior to the mission.
With the completion of the first phase of Vande Bharat mission, Indian Navy has successfully brought back a total of 900  Indian nationals from Maldives. Indian Navy's “Operation Samudra Setu” truly epitomises India's efforts in providing succour to our nationals as envisaged under Vande Bharat Mission.
INS Jalashwa would be proceeding to Maldives for the next phase of repatriation of approx. 700 Indian nationals commencing 15May 20.
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Cabinet approves introduction of National Institutes of Food Technology, Enterpreneurship and Management Bill, 2019 in the Parliament
“Institutions of National Importance” status for NIFTEM, Kundli, Haryana&
IIFPT, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the introduction of National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019.
The objective of the bill is to confer the status of Institutions of National Importance to National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management  at Kundli, Haryana, and the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology  at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.
Benefits:
The legislation would provide for functional autonomy to the institutes to design and develop courses, undertake research activities and leverage enhanced status in their academic pursuits, so that they become world class institutes. The institutes would implement the reservation policy of the Government and would also undertake special outreach activities for the benefits of concerned stakeholders. It would enable the institutes to provide world class teaching and research experience by adopting innovative practices.
Ministry of Finance
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley releases a Compendium of Instructions on GST Refunds and a Copy of the Operational Manual on Internal Audit
On the occasion of 43rd Foundation Day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service , the Controller General of Accounts  and his team of senior officers along with the Expenditure Secretary, Shri G.C. Murmu called on the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley in his office here today and briefed him on two recent achievements: Refunds of GST, and Operationalisation of PM-KISAN Scheme.
CGA presented a Report on Total GST Refunds made till date in this Financial Year 2018-19 which is about Rs. 84,000 crore. Under PM-KISAN Scheme, funds have been transferred into the accounts of more than 1 crore beneficiaries. On this occasion, a short film on ARPIT  was also shown to Finance Minister.
Earlier, the Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley released a Compendium of Instructions on GST Refunds and a Copy of the Operational Manual on Internal Audit. The Finance Minister congratulated CGA and his team on the occasion of Civil Accounts Day and appreciated the good work being done by ICAS.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid his tributes to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his Jayanti.
"पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री आदरणीय अटल बिहारी वाजपेयी जी को उनकी जन्म-जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। अपने दूरदर्शी नेतृत्व में उन्होंने देश को विकास की अभूतपूर्व ऊंचाइयों पर पहुंचाया। एक सशक्त और समृद्ध भारत के निर्माण के लिए उनके प्रयासों को सदैव स्मरण किया जाएगा", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Award of National Fellowship
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the Central Sector 'Scheme of National Fellowship for SC Students' to provide financial assistance to students belonging to SC category, in the form of fellowship, to pursue higher studies leading to M.Phil/P.hD in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges recognized by University Grants Commission . This is a Central Sector Scheme directly implemented by the Ministry without involvement of the State Governments and since the year 2018-19 the selection of students is done on the basis of merit determined through the National Eligibility Test  examination of the UGC and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research . Therefore, district-wise data of beneficiaries is not maintained. However, the details of the number of awardees across the country, and in the State of Odisha, during the last five years, are as under:
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Statement showing No. of selections under National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste
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Year
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No. of awardees across India
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No. of awardees in Odisha
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2017-18
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2000
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75
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2018-19
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2315
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50
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2019-20
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2366
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62
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2020-21
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4841

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132
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2021-22
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1932
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71
This information was given by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.